Fireweed is often abundant in wet calcareous to slightly acidic soils in open fields, pastures, and particularly burned-over lands. It is a pioneer species that quickly colonizes open areas with little …

Fireweed is a tall showy wildflower that grows from sea level to the subalpine zone. A colorful sight in many parts of the country, fireweed thrives in open meadows, along streams, roadsides, and forest …

Fireweed, (Epilobium angustifolium), perennial wildflower, in the evening primrose family (Onagraceae), abundant on newly clear and burned areas. Its spikes of whitish to magenta flowers, which grow up …

Aug 6, 2025 · Fireweed, a common wildflower across the Northern Hemisphere, holds a unique place in various ecosystems and human cultures. This resilient plant often signals new beginnings in …

Stunning in bloom, Chamaenerion angustifolium (Fireweed) is a strongly-spreading, rhizomatous perennial wildflower boasting striking spikes of up to 50 or more saucer-shaped, purplish-pink flowers …

Jun 25, 2024 · Fireweed, scientifically known as Chamaenerion angustifolium, captivates with its vibrant pink flowers and rich medicinal history. Belonging to the Onagraceae family, fireweed originates from …

Jun 30, 2025 · Fireweed has a long history of use by humans. Some speculative botanists believe it was brought to North America by humans migrating from Asia many millenniums ago. All parts of the …

Fireweed is a rhizomatous perennial wildflower that is easy to grow in full sun to partial shade, high organic matter, and well-drained soil. It can struggle in our hot southern summers, requiring …

Fireweed (Chamerion angustifolium) is wild, edible and nutritious food. Identify fireweed via its pictures, habitat, height, flowers and leaves.

Jan 30, 2024 · A member of the Primrose family, Fireweed is aptly named. Its bright purple/pink flower plumes resemble flames. A tuft of silky hairs at the ends of each seed cause the bloomed-out flower …